Hello and Welcome
Welcome to Where is the Great Outdoors? You may have just experienced the assembly at school. Here’s your chance to share it with mom, dad or a friend. Watch the video and relive your favorite moments of the assembly. Show mom or dad the roles you or your friends played. Then check out the various links that can help you find opportunities to get outside, open your senses and be the best that you can be. There’s a whole world right outside your door.
A Greeting From Our Partners
Where is the Great Outdoors is a collaborative partnership between the US Forest Service, the Missoula Children’s Theatre International Tour and the National Wildlife Federation. These partners and other like-minded organizations have joined forces to help kids of all ages connect to nature in their home places- a first step in building an interest in the natural environment as well as healthy, life-long habits in the outdoors.
Share the Experience
Find your favorite scene from the assembly in the videos below. Share it with your mom, dad or a friend.
Things to do Outside
Check out these cool links for some great ideas about having fun outside.
Plan Your Activities
Looking for fun outdoor ideas for you and your kids? Visit these helpful sites.
Get the Class Outside
Looking for fun outdoor ideas for you and your students? Visit these helpful sites.
Relive the Experience
Thank you for bringing Where is the Great Outdoors? to your school. Recommended for students from grades K-8, the assembly is designed for maximum effectiveness in the K-6 age group, although older grades up through grade 8 may be involved. Teachers and administrators should refrain from scheduling the assembly for only kindergartners and 1st graders as some aspects of the interactive presentation may seem overwhelming to younger children. Following you will find additional preparation and follow-up materials to make this experience more meaningful.
Friends of the Great Outdoors
We hope to help you find activities and outdoor opportunities where you live. Following is a list of additional partners, and acknowledgments for supportive organizations and institutions.
